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25 | On 10/15/24, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with LaJoaune Mcclellan, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The house is a 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom single story home. The home's living room, dining area, hallway bathroom, and backyard are used for child care services, while the remainder of the home is excluded (two guest rooms, master bedroom, master bathroom, garage, and front yard). At the time of the inspection, one child was present, as well as the Licensee's Husband (cleared and on facility roster).
LPA observed the FCCH to be orderly and clean. The hallway bathroom, utilized for childcare services, is clean and free of toxins. Cleaning compounds were observed in an elevated bathroom cabinet. Other bathroom cabinets and areas were free of toxins. Additionally, the LPA observed personal medication in an elevated kitchen cabinet. LPA also observed a First Aid Kit in a secure kitchen cabinet. Sharps, along with additional cleaning products, were observed in elevated areas of the garage which is inaccessible to children in children.
LPA observed age-appropriate toys, books, furnishings, and other equipment throughout the living room of the FCCH. LPA also observed a fireplace in the living room which is covered and screened by glass.
LPA observed appropriate licensing forms and documents posted prominently to a bulletin board at the entry of the FCCH. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the hallway of the FCCH. The combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector was tested at 11:04 AM and was found to be operational. LPA also observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH, which was last serviced on 3/1/24.
LPA reminded the Licensee to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher yearly. LPA reviewed the FCCH's fire/disaster drill log. The most recent fire drill occurred on 9/23/24. Licensee(CONT. 809-C, Page 2)
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